Import Clearance Guides and Essentials
FedEx strives to make your shipping experience as straightforward as possible. To help you prepare, we’ve included an overview of the Customs Clearance Process guide, so you can understand procedures, required documents, and what to expect when shipping.
Importing to Japan
Learn customs clearance essentials for importing to Japan.
Fundamental Rules
- Import Customs Clearance in Japan
- Commercial Invoice
- Importer of Record (IOR)
Import-related Laws and Regulations
- Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act
- Food Sanitation Act
- CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora)
- High Pressure Gas Safety Act
- Chemical Substances Control Law
- Quarantine items (Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control, Plant Protection Act)
Prohibited Items